Men who lived in a house on Holt Road nearby the shop were unaware of the shooting until they heard sirens outside their window.

They said: “We were just watching TV and chilling out we didn’t hear anything or suspect anything was going on until we heard sirens.

“We’re really shocked. We haven’t had any trouble like this all the time we’ve lived here.

“We just hope everyone is ok.”

Police patrols have been stepped up since the shooting to reassure the community.

Detective Inspector Mike Leyland, of the Matrix Serious and Organised Crime team, said: “The investigation is in the early stages but initial enquiries suggest that this was a targeted attack against unidentified men inside the shop.

“We would urge anyone in the Holt Road area around 10.30pm who saw or heard anything suspicious to contact police. Anyone with information on a vehicle seen to leave the area at speed could also prove vital to our investigation.

“Thankfully nobody was injured, but we are keen to speak with those persons inside the shop to ensure they are safe and well and establish the full circumstances behind this incident.”

Anyone with information is urged to call MSOC officers on 0800 230 0600 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.